Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:00 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 12:23 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - May 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:211.56:097:29Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:071.512:33-0.16:087:30Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:531.41:30-0.16:077:30Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:371.42:23-0.16:067:31First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:191.33:070.06:057:32First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:001.13:380.16:047:32First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:400.93:540.26:047:33First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:090.73:470.45:060.76:037:34Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:290.82:490.55:530.56:027:34Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:561.06:380.26:017:35Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:031.27:270.06:017:36Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:281.48:26-0.16:007:36Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:051.69:32-0.35:597:37Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:521.710:40-0.45:597:38Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:451.811:47-0.45:587:38Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:421.85:577:39Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:391.812:52-0.45:577:40Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:331.61:53-0.45:567:40Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:231.42:47-0.25:567:41Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:071.13:300.05:557:42Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:420.83:530.35:557:42Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:240.82:110.56:000.55:547:43Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:521.06:420.25:547:43Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:471.27:260.05:537:44Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:001.48:14-0.15:537:45New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:251.59:03-0.25:527:45New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:571.69:54-0.25:527:46New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:341.610:44-0.25:527:46New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:151.611:32-0.25:517:47Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:571.65:517:47Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:391.512:14-0.25:517:48Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8735180)

Common Questions About Dauphin Island, AL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Dauphin Island, AL today?

Slack tide in Dauphin Island, AL is approximately 6:11 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Dauphin Island, AL?

Dauphin Island, AL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Dauphin Island, AL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Dauphin Island, AL?

Tide predictions for Dauphin Island, AL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Dauphin Island, AL?

Tide data for Dauphin Island, AL is sourced from NOAA Station #8735180. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8735180.

What is the moon phase in Dauphin Island, AL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Dauphin Island, AL is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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